USB audio DAC stops outputting audio on ports until eXtensible Host Controller in uninstalled/rebooted

I use a USB-A DAC for headphones on my laptop. Occasionally, a port will stop outputting audio signal to the DAC. The DAC stays connected to the laptop, as it still shows up as a device on windows and the screen on the DAC remains functional. Current Fix: Device Manager -- Universal Serial Bus Controllers Uninstall Intel (R) USB 3.20 eXtensible Host Controller -1.20 (Microsoft) Restart Laptop to complete uninstall, during reboot the Host Controller is reinstalled. Laptop Model: Acer Predator PHN16-71 OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 (OS Build 26100.7462) Headset/DAC: Steelseries Arctis No

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